Basic Principles:
- This is a
graduate-level course. You will be expected to do work
commensurate with that level even if you are an
undergraduate. All assignments should represent your best
effort.
- Good grades are not
given by the teacher; they are earned by the student. (An
"A" grade represents exceptionally good work.
The grade for acceptable, average work is a
"C.") Your responsibility as a student is to
learn the material and complete the course requirements
to the best of your ability. The teacher's responsibility
is to help you accomplish these goals.
- Your participation
in class discussions is essential. Remember, there are no
stupid questions. When you ask a question, you may appear
ignorant for a moment, but if you don't ask you may
remain ignorant for a lifetime. We are all ignorant in
some areas and expert in others, and we all have
experiences and ideas to share. The primary purpose of
class is to learn from each other.
- Assignments must be
completed and turned in (at the beginning of the class
period or when called for) on or before the date
specified in the course calendar. Unless previous
permission is granted by the teacher, late work will not
be accepted. If you miss class, it is your responsibility
to get the assignment from a classmate or the teacher.
- Plagiarism or any
other form of cheating on any assignment will result in
an automatic failing grade.
- As BYU students,
members of this class are expected to support the BYU
Honor Code, including the dress and grooming standards.
- As a prospective
teacher of English to speakers of other languages, you
will be expected to demonstrate a high level of quality
in your writing. Assignments should be neat (preferably
typed or done on a word processor when appropriate) and
employ correct English. Assignments which do not measure
up to this standard will earn an "I" grade and
be returned to you for rewriting. When this leads to
delay, the eventual grade will be lowered accordingly.
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Scheme
| Students with Disabilities | Course Calendar | Internet Resources
Adapted
by permission from:
1998 © Dr. Lynn E. Henrichsen
Department
of Linguistics
Brigham Young University
Last Updated: Saturday, January 24, 1998